Effect of Aqueous Nanosuspensions of Clay Minerals on Broilers' Performance and Some Selected Antibody Titers

Abstract

The effect of using different concentrations of aqueous nanosuspensions of clay minerals (1%, 1.5%, and 2%) offered at different periods of time (one time per one or two weeks) compared with tap-water with and without antibiotics on growth performance and some selected antibody titer was studied. The experiment lasted from 1 to 36 days of age. The statistical findings of the experiment prove that aqueous nanosuspension 1% offered one time per two weeks significantly improved feed conversion ratio (FCR). Meanwhile, aqueous nanosuspension 2% offered one time per two weeks significantly gave the same effect on live body weight (LBW) and body weight gain (BWG) as did antibiotics. Concerning the findings that pertain to immunity, antibody titer against the most infectious diseases [Newcastle (ND), infectious bronchitis (IB), and infectious bursal disease (IBD)] were significantly improved by offering aqueous nanosuspension 1.5% offered one time per one and two weeks, and aqueous nanosuspension 1% offered one time per one week, respectively.

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“…Nanosuspensions of clay minerals improved the antibody protection against a number of infectious diseases in chickens, including Newcastle disease, infectious bronchitis, and infectious bursal disease [ 126 ]. However, more research is needed on the benefits of using nanoparticles with poultry feed as an alternative to antibiotics.…”

“…For instance, a study using a turmeric extract in nanocapsules showed improved meat quality without affecting broiler performance. Selenium NPs Fuxiang et al [115]; Hu et al [116]; Cai et al [117]; Mohapatra et al [118]; Bagheri et al [119]; Selim et al [120] Copper NPs Gangadoo et al [114]; Mroczek-Sosnowska et al [121] Metal NPs such as zinc oxide, zirconium dioxide, and platinum Akbar and Anal [122]; Ravikumar and Gokulakrishnan [123]; Prasek et al [124] Zn-bearing zeolite clinoptilolite NPs Tang et al [125] Nanosuspensions of clay minerals Elshuraydeh [126] Nanosuspensions of clay minerals improved the antibody protection against a number of infectious diseases in chickens, including Newcastle disease, infectious bronchitis, and infectious bursal disease [126]. However, more research is needed on the benefits of using nanoparticles with poultry feed as an alternative to antibiotics.…”

Effect of Different Levels of Aqueous Suspension of Bentonite Nanoparticles on Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens

“…This result was similar to Al-Beitawi et al, (2017b) found that the use of 2% nano clay minerals as fed significantly improved broilers' performance in terms of live body weight, and body weight gain compared to control groups. However, the use of a 2% concentration of the Aqueous Nanosuspension of clay minerals significantly improved the growth performance of broiler chickens in terms of the live body weight LBW andBWG (Al-Beitawi et al, 2017a andElshuraydeh et al, 2014). The results are consistent with Ghazalah et al,.…”

“…Nanoclay minerals have been a unique additive possessing sizeable surface area, higher porosity, strong cation exchange activities, and more active sites (Al-Beitawi et al, 2017a). In addition, nano clay minerals at particular levels would improve the growth performance of broiler chickens (Elshuraydeh et al, 2014).…”

“…Nanotechnology is a promising new tool for improving broiler production; however, additional studies are needed in this field (Elshuraydeh et al, 2014). Nanoclay minerals are used for the enhancement of intestinal nutrient digestion and absorption (Martsouka et al, 2021).…”